Production Manager - Lead Ops & Lean Improvement (MK)

Proactive Global; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private medical insurance

Private dental insurance

Company pension

On-site parking

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Production Manager for its Milton Keynes site to oversee daily manufacturing operations, drive productivity and sustain high quality, safety and on-time delivery.

You will lead production teams, plan resources, co-ordinate with supply chain and use SAP/ERP to monitor performance and reporting. The role requires a strong background in manufacturing leadership and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong people management and team development skills.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, ideally SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production activities to achieve operational targets and delivery deadlines.
• Plan and allocate production workloads, labour and resources to maximise efficiency and maintain workflow.
• Oversee production scheduling and coordinate material availability in collaboration with supply chain and procurement teams.
• Utilise SAP/ERP systems to monitor production performance, maintain data accuracy and generate reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Oversee assembly operations, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
• Develop and coach production teams to sustain performance and engagement.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Production leadership

People management

Lean Six Sigma

Production planning

Quality & safety

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Production Manager for its Milton Keynes site to oversee daily manufacturing operations, drive productivity and sustain high quality, safety and on-time delivery.

You will lead production teams, plan resources, co-ordinate with supply chain and use SAP/ERP to monitor performance and reporting. The role requires a strong background in manufacturing leadership and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.